“As a former police captain involved with public safety for over forty years, I found A.W.A.R.E. to be an invaluable, potentially lifesaving guidebook to manage safety risks, prevent victimization, and protect personal safety. S. Gale Bleth professionally managed to condense twenty-five years of teaching personal safety and self-defense into this exceptional resource, with true life stories and effective, practical strategies to keep oneself safe.” 

—Captain Dan Willis (Ret.), author of Bulletproof Spirit.

“Insightful, practical, and grounded in real-world experience, A.W.A.R.E. gives first-time college students, their families, and others the tools they need to navigate campus life safely and confidently—without sacrificing independence or peace of mind. S. Gale Bleth’s playbook is a smart, accessible roadmap for staying safe in all situations.”

—Phil Ribera (Ret.), police captain, memoirist, and author of the Danny McKenna detective series.

"Eye-opening and written for teens entering independence, this book uses real-life stories and practical insights to build awareness and decision-making skills that help young adults navigate risks without fear."

—Detective Jason White, homicide detective with the Tulsa Police Department, featured in A&E’s The First 48 series.

“With more than forty years as a practicing safety expert, I highly recommend Gale’s book. Awareness is the number one factor in personal safety, and this book delivers.”

—Stuart Haskin, author of Get Safe with Stuart Haskin and Founder of GET SAFE.